exactly. Two of the soldiers being served up were both prison guards in civilian life. They "had no experience" in this environment? They were put in charge precisely because they had the experience and temperament that would allow for plausible deniability.
I don't agree with punishing ONLY these foot soldiers--even though I think they are still personally responsible for reprehensible acts. Remember, some people refused, or said, (as one guy did in a moment of bureaucratic inspiration when asked to strip naked some prisoners), that they'd "have to have the paperwork on that. . ." before they could do anything (and thus, wound up doing nothing--a sweet move if there ever was one.)
We STILL have not heard from or about the mysterious "military intelligence" operatives and "civilian contractor" interrogators, who are reported to have worn non-descript civilian wear, without names, titles or affiliations.
And we probably won't, because the trial of these young, sadistic, wayward and poor will provide such a carnival of white trash sadness, dysfunction and pornography that the country will stay distracted and horrified.
And will not even ask what horrors routinely take place in prisons in this country. Granted they're not supposed to be "nice" places, but shouldn't they make a more concerted attempt to actively fight the abuses outlined in the article Sally has posted?
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I don't agree with punishing ONLY these foot soldiers--even though I think they are still personally responsible for reprehensible acts. Remember, some people refused, or said, (as one guy did in a moment of bureaucratic inspiration when asked to strip naked some prisoners), that they'd "have to have the paperwork on that. . ." before they could do anything (and thus, wound up doing nothing--a sweet move if there ever was one.)
We STILL have not heard from or about the mysterious "military intelligence" operatives and "civilian contractor" interrogators, who are reported to have worn non-descript civilian wear, without names, titles or affiliations.
And we probably won't, because the trial of these young, sadistic, wayward and poor will provide such a carnival of white trash sadness, dysfunction and pornography that the country will stay distracted and horrified.
And will not even ask what horrors routinely take place in prisons in this country. Granted they're not supposed to be "nice" places, but shouldn't they make a more concerted attempt to actively fight the abuses outlined in the article Sally has posted?
- bunny 5-10-2004 9:56 pm